1998 mercedes-benz sl500 Low Reserve!

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Description

I don't envy the Mercedes engineers whose job it was to replace the venerable R107 line of SL roadsters, but when the all-new R129 showed up, it was an unequivocal home-run. This 1998 SL500 is an nice example of Mercedes' technological tour-de-force and represents one heck of a big bang for a very small pile of bucks.

The SL has always been sleek, purposeful, and dignified, with a healthy dose of performance under the surface. In bright Imperial Red, this one is definitely an extrovert and remains an imposing symbol of affluence anywhere in the world. It was hugely expensive when it was new, and with typical Mercedes-Benz standards, the fit of the body panels is really impressive, even 18 years later. The doors close with precision usually reserved for cars with solid roofs, the gaps are so tight you can't even fit a fingertip in them, and with the color-matched bumper and rocker panel moldings, it has a very sporty demeanor indeed. A recent detail has brightened this car's high-quality paint, and the only real demerit is a dent on the left rear, but even with the mileage on this one, road rash is really minimal. The imposing grille with three-pointed star is almost as good as a plow for getting slower traffic out of your way, and from the rear, the distinctive fluted Mercedes-Benz taillights are a nod to the previous generation.

Where the R129 got a big upgrade is inside, where the formerly austere and basic SL interior transformed into a world-class driving environment that even hedonists wouldn't complain about. Comfortable tan leather buckets adjust in every possible direction, the wheel tilts and telescopes, and all that wood is real wood. It shows wear on the driver's seat, including two small holes where it's worn through, but again, with a $100,000 discount, this car doesn't ask for many sacrifices. Everything was standard, from power windows and locks to automatic climate control, and the powerful AM/FM/CD/Satalite stereo is powerful enough to be heard at triple-digit speeds with the top down. And speaking of the top, it's black canvas that is fully automated, stowing itself beneath a hard cover behind the seats. There's also a pop-up roll bar with wind blocker, Nice!

The 500 in SL500 refers to the 5.0 liter DOHC V8 that lives under the hood. Making a robust 322 horsepower, it catapults the roadster with the kind of effortless ease that you get from, say, the catapults on an aircraft carrier. There's a V8 bellow from the exhaust that sounds like LeMans at night, and it turns out that the engine is virtually bulletproof in the real world. The 5-speed automatic transmission snaps to attention with the poke of the throttle, and the all-new multi-link suspension is a vast improvement over the old swing axle setup used on earlier SLs. Powerful discs with ABS will keep you safe, and those handsome alloy wheels wear 16-inch New Continental radials for impressive handling and impressive ride quality.

This car has 197k Miles but it runs Great and Drives Great!
Its been kept andmaintained,
Just Serviced after sitting for a while, It needs a $120.00 filter on the air Conditioner for it to blow as cold as it should (Told to me by the Mercedes Certified Mechanic)
It comes with new $600 Fuel injectors.
This Car looks good, but it does have a dent on the left rear as shown in pics. (Quoted$400 for repair)
The Passenger Mirror is broken & the Interior shows wear,.
But,.. what a great car to drop the top and drive around!
I repaired all the Hydrolic Cylinders for the Soft topbefore i parked the car, I usedUrethanebushings so it will work for ever now. Works Perfect! ($8000.00Quote from the dealership)
I also replaced theRadiator 20 miles ago
The Tires have maybe a 1000 miles on them,
The car is stupid fast, no smoke.
Iwould suggest installing the new $600 set of injectors (Supplied) as this is what robspower from these almost perfect motors, Takes about 30 mins to swap out.
Im selling this car because its parked (covered) in my driveway but I have to worry about backing into it everyday I back out.
I never drive it, But I did today and, man is it still fun to drive! And the looks it gets!